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03/12/2011

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Abjure

verb

(aab jur)

Definition

 

 

to reject; to abandon formally

 

 

 

Synomyms: forwear; recall; recant; retract; take back

Term
Abstemious
adj
Definition
moderate in appetite

Synonyms: abstinent; continent; self-restraining; sober; temperate
Term
Acidulous
adj
Definition
sour in taste or manner
Term
Amortize
verb
Definition
to diminish by installment payments
Term
Anodyne
noun
Definition
something that calms or soothes pain
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Approbation
noun
Definition
approval and praise
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Arrogate
verb
Definition
to claim without justification; to claim for oneself without right

Synonyms: appropriate; presume; take
Term
Augury
noun
Definition
prophecy; prediction of events
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Bilk
(noun)
Definition
to cheat; to defraud
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